HOUSE MANAGER

The Australian Ambassador in Berlin invites applications for the position of House Manager at the Ambassador’s official residence. Employment will be offered on a contract basis for an initial period of 1 year.  Continued employment for the length of the Ambassador’s appointment in Germany is subject to successful completion of a 6 month probation period.  The monthly salary is €3,307.
 
The remuneration package includes recreation and personal days, uniform allowance and mandatory social security benefits.

Tasks and Functions

Under the direction of the Ambassador, you will perform the following duties in a proactive manner:

•	Manage the household cleaning and maintenance schedule
•	Provide liaison between HOM, Embassy property team, JLL and service providers on Residence maintenance
•	Manage all functions and events at the Residence
•	Manage household inventory and stocks (crockery, linen, etc.)
•	Look after household guests as requested 
•	Manage wine cellar
•	Maintain gifts and cards for various occasions 
•	Keep household manuals and local living information up-to-date in English 
•	Maintain good contacts with frequently required services: dry cleaning etc.
•	Provide support to HOM and family members as required
•	Manage log of maintenance visitors to the residence 
•	Provide suggestions to continuously improve the operations of the residence and support to the Ambassador
•	Other duties as directed.

Selection Criteria

1.	Minimum 3 years’ experience as a House Manager or equivalent;
2.	Trustworthy, honest and reliable;
3.	Strong management capability and ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks;
4.	Fluency in English and German; and
5.	Applicants should confirm in their application that they have a valid EU work permit.

PREPARING YOUR APPLICATION

Your application should include:
1.	Employment & Qualification Background  - Complete Attachment A
The form is attached for completion.

2.	Provide contacts for two referees  - Complete Attachment B
You need to provide contacts for two referees who are familiar with your professional as well as personal skills and competence.  In most cases referees are not contacted unless you are shortlisted for the position, however if we have a tight timeframe we may contact referees before interviews.

3.	Curriculum vitae and statement addressing the selection criteria
Please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

Your completed application package must be emailed by 0900 local time on 18 June 2019 to personnel.berlin@dfat.gov.au

Late or incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

ATTACHMENT A		Employment & Qualification Background

1. Personal Particulars
Title	Surname	Given Name(s)	
     	      	     	

Contact Details – address, telephone contact details, email address

	

2. Current Employment
Month/Year
Commenced	Employer	Position	
     	     	     
	
Brief Description of your duties	
     	

3. Qualifications
Year Received	Qualification	Institution	
     	     	     	
     	     	     	
     	     	     	

4. Languages
Language	Proficiency Level	
     	     	
     	     	
     	     	

5. Other e.g. Awards, Academic Appointments, Publications, Professional Associations, etc
     	

ATTACHEMENT B		Referee contacts

Please provide the names and details of two referees whom the Consul-General can contact if you are short listed for the interview.

Referee 1

Full name of Referee:

	Relation to Applicant (employer/supervisor):	
Occupation (Position and company):

	Phone:	
Email: 			

Referee 2
Full name of Referee:

	Relation to Applicant (employer/supervisor):	
Occupation (Position and company):

	Phone:	
Email: